Task Force Director of Finance

Bottom line? We’re looking for a new Director of Finance and Accounting- Task Force comfortable with balancing the books when it comes to managing the needs of owners, auditors and regulatory agencies while also monitoring and improving hotel profitability. In return, we’ll put our financial operations and the security of our hotel assets in your expert hands.

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Managing and coaching your team to ensure the right person is always on the right task
• Setting exceptional accounting practice standards and ensuring financial control procedures remain ethical and legal
• Maximizing financial returns through financial analysis, data trends and market information – while budgeting accordingly
• Enhancing the guest experience through improved payment options, inventory controls and financial dispute resolution
• Supervising a number of clerical accounting employees across a range of functions – from Accounts Payable to Purchasing and Payroll.
• Being a part of the onboarding process for new Directors of Finance. 

What we need from you:

• 5 years experience in a Director of Finance or similar role
• Experience in hotel accounting or auditing with at least 1 year of Assistant Controller or similar supervisory role
• Knowledge of accounting management duties e.g., negotiating hotel space and tenant leases, processing payroll, performing asset management duties, providing business projections, displacement analysis, preparing government reports, filing tax returns etc.
• Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred   
• Must speak local language(s)
• Other languages beneficial
• As this role will support properties on a taskforce basis throughout IHG company managed portfolio, willingness to travel 100% of the time is required.  

Travel – 100% 

Location – Remote: ** Candidate must reside within 1 hour proximity to a major US airport** 

Salary Range: $100,000-155,000.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing  framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.